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Who's selling private 5G and what do you get?
There are five common ways for companies to procure private 5G networks, and service levels can vary dramatically.
802.11x: Wi-Fi standards and speeds explained
To help clarify the many Wi-Fi standards, here’s an update on these physical-layer standards within 802.11, as well as standards still in the works and the new naming scheme that includes Wi-Fi 6.
Network automation, SASE, 5G rank among enterprise priorities
Distributed users, applications and workloads are driving enterprises to rethink their network architecture, says World Wide Technology.
The average US 5G connection is getting faster
All three major national US carriers saw substantial increases in their average 5G connection speed over roughly the second quarter of 2022.
Ericsson, Thales and Qualcomm testing satellite 5G services
The goal is globally available connectivity, but it’s unclear whether satellite 5G will have a major market share.
Private 5G growth stymied by pandemic, lack of hardware
It's still early days for private 5G networks, as a majority of enterprises are waiting for devices to mature, standards to progress, and solid use cases to emerge.
Telecom companies, FAA strike deal on 5G interference for airplanes
Airlines will have to fix or replace older systems that could be vulnerable to interference.
Qualcomm finalizes Cellwize deal, in pursuit of 5G RAN improvements
RAN automation technology is the target as Qualcomm looks to buttress its 5G operator business.
6G cellular doesn’t exist, but it can be hacked
Academic researchers have found a way to eavesdrop on 6G wireless transmissions using common, inexpensive, off-the-shelf components.
Can Broadcom + VMware move enterprise networking forward?
Broadcom’s intended acquisition of VMware might open a variety of enterprise and telco opportunities for VMware — if it is given the opportunity to further develop 5G, SDN (software-defined networking), multicloud management and other...
Exium expands SASE, 5G-based security for midsize enterprise networks
The on-premises module offers new capabilities, based on 5G standards, for midsize businesses.
Canada bans Huawei, ZTE in 5G networks
Ottawa government’s move follows similar bans in other English-speaking countries, citing potential security risks to 5G communications networks.
5G uploads aren't fast enough for enterprise needs
A survey of wireless ISPs shows that the download speeds of their 5G services are significantly faster than 4G, but the gains in upload speed are less impressive.
5G mid-band spectrum winners receive their FCC licenses
Key midband spectrum for 5G deployment was officially licensed out by the FCC to the winners of last year’s Auction 110.
Private 5G: 4 things that determine if you need it
Private 5G is a major step, so consider what devices need it, whether they move around and require privacy, and whether Wi-Fi you already have meets the need.
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Private 5G: Its use in enterprises faces challenges
The availability of services from AWS, Cisco and HPE is propelling private 5G forward, but enterprises still have to contend with the technology's costs, device limitations, and competition from established alternatives such as Wi-Fi...
5G, automotive to drive semiconductor revenue through 2022
A new Gartner report foresees sharp growth in semiconductor revenue during the year, slackening during 2023 as supply and demand start to balance out.
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